Antique Needlework and Watercolor on Silk, Hagar and Ishmael Picture
New England, Likely Connecticut, circa 1800-1815
Exceptional Federal needlework depicting a scene from the Old Testament
Silk, chenille, and watercolor on silk

Hagar and Ishmael have been cast into the wilderness but fortunately a helpful angel points to a source of water. Superb condition, not examined out of period gilt frame; ex Old Print Shop, Cora Ginsburg, Grace and Elliott Snyder.
(Frame-20.5" x 28"; site 12.75" x 20.25")

The charming blonde boy wearing blue dress is shown within a room with striped floor cloth and his affectionate pet dog. It is said that the painting was bought from “the” family in Ashtabula, Ohio more than 30-years ago. Purportedly young James’ s image was painted by his father who also made the frame. Painted on the reverse in large fanciful script are the subject and painter’ s names. Matchbook veneered mahogany frame featuring burl corner blocks and banding.
(Fine original condition; frame: 41.25 x 31"; view: 33.25 x 23")

$75,750

570-644

Antique Painting, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, After Thomas Cole
Anonymous, circa 1830-1860

This outstanding work displays both folk and academic aesthetic, it is a copy of Thomas Cole’ s [English-born, American, Hudson River School Painter, 1801-1848]. original work, painted in 1828, entitled Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, now resides at the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas; collection of Ima Hogg. The work remains on original stretcher within original gilt frame; relined, lightly cleaned, extremely minor touches, overall excellent condition.

Period U.S. Model 1795, Type 1 Musket, Springfield Armory, Buttplate Dated 1800
Original Flintlock, Standard Lock & Barrel Markings, Eagle Facing Left
FIRST STANDARIZED OFFICIAL MODEL MUSKET MADE FOR U.S.
The 1795 is perhaps the most elusive model, this being a very good example
(.69-Caliber, overall length: 59” ; barrel: approximately 44.75” )

Locks were dated with year of manufacture commencing in 1804, this lock is not dated and is marked forward of hammer with eagle above “ US” in script; marked vertically at rear… SPRINGFIELD. Flat faced hammer with beveled edge, curled t top of spur; frizzen with curled toe bottom, frizzen spring with projecting teat; faceted and beveled detachable flashpan; trigger guard features long pointed tangs at top and bottom.
All metal smooth and clean displaying typical scattered speckling, shallow smooth pitting centering touchhole as expected; couple small vice marks near breech.
Wood displays original color and rich patina. Action is tight and smooth. We note a professional restoration (fill and color) to a very small section of wood loss at tail of lock

The two-stage round to octagonal rod standard is secured to the base by a large nut; stem features an incised barrel shape knop at faceted to round transition; stem continues to an applied, file notched and peened finial. The stem is raised on an arched tripod base resting on arrow feet. The stand features a tooth edge candle socket within grease pan, dished rush jaw and spring frame. The entire stand displays an even plumb brown color. (a one-inch section of grease pan rim is missing… doesn’ t distract. H: 46.5”

The two-stage tapering round-to-octagonal standard features a beautiful knop at point of transition; the rod standard continues to a faceted spear point finial. The candle socket with downturned rim is tabbed and riveted to drip pan, rush jaw and spring frame are operational. The oak “ X” form base having chamfered edges and ends displays minor losses caused by nonactive cooties. Overall dark patina, very good condition.
(Base: 12.5" square; Height: 54.5")

A vibrant, and unusually artful large-scaled folk-art painting of Lake George; signed and dated by the mid-19th century New York artist Ralph Redpath who worked in the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys. A work identified as Redpath is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, a Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbish in 1955.
(Period walnut frame with gilt liner; original stretcher; 41.25 ” x 30.5” framed)

The composition relates to traditions within Cady’ s oeuvre; transparent compote with mica chips, layering of opaque watercolor dabbed on with a cloth… a pair of cherries usually located on the right side and dark grapes. The artist favored sharp delineation of fruits, compote and tabletop. The work is mounted within a molded walnut frame with gilt liner. Overall: 15.75 by 18” , view: 11.25 by 13.25” .

$4,850

659-183

Antique Chippendale Four-Drawer, Chest Original Paint, Batchelder Family by Descendant
South Hampton or Coastal, New Hampshire, circa 1780

The overhanging molded top above a case of four drawers raised on a molded base on cutout bracket base centering a drop pendant. Original painted faux grained surface in excellent condition. The chest was purchased by our consignors at the Batchelder “ time capsule” estate sale – March 1999.
(Outstanding condition; height: 36.5” , width: 39” , depth: 17.75” .)